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(GEORGE IV, King of Great Britain) ANONYMOUS. Ceremonies, and Ancient Customs, observed at the Coronations of the Kings of England. Printed by & for Geo. Smeeton. 1820
Fold front., title vignette, & 2 fold. plates by I.R. Cruikshank. Stabbed as issued; sl. dusting. 48pp. A good copy as issued.

¶The Coronation was on 19th July 1821. The frontispiece here is dated Feb. 15, 1820 and the title is signed by R. Parker 2d June 1821. The Cruikshank plates depict the crowns (including the Queen's) and the entry of the King's Champion. Inserted is a close-trimmed hand-coloured copy of this plate.